Early cranioplasty associated with a lower rate of post-traumatic hydrocephalus after decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01409-x
Abstract: Background Post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is one of the primary complications during the course of traumatic brain injury (TBI). The aim of this study was to define factors associated with the development of PTH in patients… read more here.
Keywords: post traumatic; traumatic brain; traumatic hydrocephalus; rate ... See more keywords
Post-Traumatic Hydrocephalus in Children: A Retrospective Study in 42 Pediatric Hospitals Using the Pediatric Health Information System
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DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyx470
Abstract: BACKGROUND Post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a potentially treatable cause of poor recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) that remains poorly understood, particularly among children. OBJECTIVE To better understand the risk factors for pediatric PTH using… read more here.
Keywords: pth; post traumatic; pediatric health; traumatic hydrocephalus ... See more keywords
Improved strategy for post-traumatic hydrocephalus following decompressive craniectomy: Experience of a single center
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DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.935171
Abstract: Background Patients with head trauma may develop hydrocephalus after decompressive craniectomy. Many studies have referred one-stage cranioplasty (CP) and ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) was applied to treat cranial defect with post-traumatic hydrocephalus (PTH), but the safety… read more here.
Keywords: following decompressive; decompressive craniectomy; post traumatic; traumatic hydrocephalus ... See more keywords